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    The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

    It's been a while since I posted (though I lurked). Might has well start over with a greeting. I am a USAF veteran with most of my career in the MedAdmin field and a small stint in Security Forces while in the reserves. Have been doing mostly Manufacturing jobs to keep the money coming in...
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    When are you active on EMTLIFE?

    -5. I'm on when I am not studying, which translates into, not very much. :sad:
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    the 100% directionless thread

    Hmmmm, are Paramedics really alpha males? :unsure:
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    Police save Cardiac Arrest PT

    Excellent work!
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    Anxiety/Depression

    I start the required group therapy next month (4 sessions) and after that one on one sessions with my provider. He has noticed a pattern of me quitting the therapy and requesting another provider. I hope to break this pattern with him. Thank you all for the encouragement, the advice, and the...
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    Anxiety/Depression

    I'm sure it can be if untreated.
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    Anxiety/Depression

    Thank you for the words of encouragement. :)
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    How much did becoming an EMT/medic cost you?

    After reading the responses thus far, I feel fortunate that I will not pay a dime. The VA is picking up the tab for my Paramedic Science degree. Also, the VA is paying me to go to school. :blush:
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    New member from Indiana

    We have had two classes, Tuesday/Thursday. I don't feel that you would be behind. We have covered four chapters so far.
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    New member from Indiana

    That would be the one. Contact: Justin Hively, EMS Educator Justin.Hively@IndianapolisEMS.org
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    New member from Indiana

    I'm in Greenwood and also a EMT-B student at IUPUI.
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    Anxiety/Depression

    Thank you all for the comments and recommendations.
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    Anxiety/Depression

    Bad news before I even get started. I was diagnosed with Social Anxiety/Depression yesterday. I felt that I have had it for quite a few years. was put on Celexa and will try some therapy. I am registered to start classes in two weeks taking EMT-B and Anatomy. My long term goal is to go to...
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    over 40 EMT or Paramedic?

    Mj, Thank you for starting this thread. I am 48 and will be attending EMT-B class this semester as well as taking Anatomy/Physiology. For some time I have been doubting myself wondering if I was too old and too out of shape to do this, but I have been getting in real good shape (thanks to my...
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    The Official EMTLIFE Introduction Thread

    G'day! My name is Jeff and will be starting my EMT-B/Paramedic education this fall.
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